“I would do anything for you,” I confirm. “I would have before, but now…” She waits for me to finish the sentence. “I am in love with you.” Whatever she expected me to say, it’s clear that wasn’t it. My heart pounds in my chest. I have never said those words to anyone. “I don’t expect you to say it back now or maybe ever, but for as long as you want me, I’m yours, Ev.”
